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-2315210111125Schools can replace traditional school fundraising activities such as cake stalls, chocolate drives and sausage sizzles with healthier options to promote healthy eating to students, families and the wider community.00Schools can replace traditional school fundraising activities such as cake stalls, chocolate drives and sausage sizzles with healthier options to promote healthy eating to students, families and the wider community.Healthier food options can be provided for one-off fundraising events and ‘drives’.Healthy school fundraising has many benefits including: celebrating healthy foods and drinks as fun, enjoyable optionsreinforcing healthy eating messages taught in classroomssupporting a healthy school culture where healthy eating is the ‘norm’, andsupporting the school to meet the School Canteens and Other School Food Services Policy.Aim to involve the school principal, school council, staff, students, families, local businesses and community groups in the planning and delivery of fundraising activities to ensure their success.Tip: Students can help with fundraisers by helping to prepare foods as part of their cooking classes or making low cost items to sell at fetes.Below are some of options to raise funds in a healthy way. -231521021272500Fundraising drivesTry these ideas:popcorn packsdried fruit truffle ballsvegie crisps, rice crackers, corn crackersroasted chickpeas, roasted peas, roasted nuts, and dried fruit, nut and muesli nibble mixes.Save money by buying items in bulk and dividing them into small snack bags.Fetes, stalls, fairs and special events The ideas above can be sold as healthy options for events too. You can also try: fruit boxes e.g. seasonal mango fundraisersfruit salads or kebab sticks with yoghurtapple slinkiesfruit smoothies (with reduced fat milk and yoghurt)For more snack ideas see the Small cheap and healthy snacks factsheet at heas.health..au3048006350000Healthy barbequesBarbeques are a great way for school staff, students, families and the wider community to socialise. Healthy barbeque foods include:grilled vegetables (e.g. corn cobs, mushrooms, tomatoes) and vegetable kebab stickslean meat or chicken kebab sticks or patties vegie pattieswholegrain and wholemeal breadsa range of saladsFor other healthy barbeque ideas and a cost comparison, see the Planning the menu and Hosting a healthy BBQ: better for our health and budget factsheets at heas.health..auCultural theme daysCelebrate cultural diversity in your school community by running a fundraising day that sells a range of foods from around the world. Schools can also request a gold coin donation for students to wear an iconic piece of clothing. For inspiration, here are some ideas to help you get started:36068052705Harmony WeekOrganise a healthy barbeque and/or provide foods and drinks that reflect the cultural diversity of your school along with other activities such as:dressing the part, by having students and staff wear their traditional cultural dress or wear orangecelebrating with decorations, music, competitions, and other fun activities. Explore the OrientSell a variety of Asian inspired dishes including:sushi (Nori) or rice paper rolls (no deep fried fillings)Vietnamese rolls (Banh Mi): Crusty bread rolls filled with lean meat, lettuce, grated carrot, bean shoots, and coriander fried rice and noodle dishes. See recipes at heas.health..auhoney soy chicken skewers: Skinless chicken and vegetable skewers, grilled and served with a small amount of honey soy dipping saucestir fries made with lean meat, skinless chicken or seafood, plenty of vegetables and minimal oil.44132572390A taste of ItalySell a range of popular Italian foods such as:pizza made with wholemeal pizza wraps, or English muffin bases and topped with lean meats and vegetablespasta and lasagne made with vegetable based sauces and lean meats, chicken or seafoodbruschetta. See recipe at heas.health..au Or find some non-food fundraising ideas at heas.health..au 09620250To receive this document in an accessible format phone 1300 22 52 88 or email heas@Except where otherwise indicated, the images in this publication show models and illustrative settings only, and do not necessarily depict actual services, facilities or recipients of services. Copyright ? State of Victoria 201900To receive this document in an accessible format phone 1300 22 52 88 or email heas@Except where otherwise indicated, the images in this publication show models and illustrative settings only, and do not necessarily depict actual services, facilities or recipients of services. Copyright ? State of Victoria 2019 ................
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